Jiggish

//ˈd͡ʒɪɡɪʃ// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling, or suitable for, a jig, or lively movement.

    "The coquette, therefore, I must distinguish by that musical instrument which is commonly known by the name of a Kit, that is more jiggish than the Fiddle itself, and never sounds but to dance."

  2. 2
    Playful; frisky.

    "She is never sad, and yet not jiggish."

Example

More examples

"The coquette, therefore, I must distinguish by that musical instrument which is commonly known by the name of a Kit, that is more jiggish than the Fiddle itself, and never sounds but to dance."

Etymology

From jig + -ish.

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